What is the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg?

About 255 miles (410 km) separate Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg?

If you're headed to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main, chances are that your bus will leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at P+R Süd. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Salzburg?

Once in Salzburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Salzburg Festival, Salzburg Cathedral, Altstadt, Museum of Natural History and Festung Hohensalzburg.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg on November 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 5m	9:15pm	P+R Süd	Cheapest
7:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h	3:45pm	P+R Süd	Fastest
4:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	11h 30m	3:45pm	P+R Süd	No tags
2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 40m	11:55pm	P+R Süd	No tags
8:35pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 35m	6:10am	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:10pm	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 5m	9:15pm	P+R Süd	Cheapest
	7:45am	Frankfurt Hbf	8h	3:45pm	P+R Süd	Fastest
	4:15am	FRA Frankfurt airport	11h 30m	3:45pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:37pm	Südbahnhof	9h 53m	1:30am	P+R Süd	No tags
	2:15pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	9h 40m	11:55pm	P+R Süd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 12:49 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5h 30mAverage Duration

254 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $159	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $199	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $59	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Salzburg

A
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
C
Salzburg Airport
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D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

AT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg by bus

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What are the best sights and things to do in Salzburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/25

$35

11/26

$29

Today

$29

11/28

$35

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No data

11/30

$30

12/01

$32

12/02

$29

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $29 to $72 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-02.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 20m	Avg Price$41	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$83	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 30m	Avg Price$46	Daily Departures2